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PENDLETON — Want to learn to play the ukulele or guitar? Dabble in crafts or painting? Pendleton Center for the Arts has a full roster of classes and workshops each week at the center, 214 N. Main St. To register, go to www.pendletonarts.org. Here’s a look at what you can try:

Hip & Handmade: Every Saturday adults are invited to drop in beginning at 10:30 a.m. for a casual, no pressure get-together to work on a different project each week. There’s no need to pre-register, and no cost.

Spin In: This fiber-oriented gathering is held on the first Saturday of the month. Those who spin, knit, crochet or do any creative handwork are welcome. No cost.

Adult Painting with Arlen Clark: In a weekly class from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Clark leads students through finding their own voice as a painter, using his techniques as a jumping-off point. The setting is relaxed and casual while also providing the watchful eye of an experienced painter. Materials, including one canvas, paints and brushes, will be provided. Class size is very limited, and good fitting masks are required. Cost per four-week session is $100 for members or $105 for nonmembers. There is also a $20 materials fee.

Modern Board Game Night: This gathering is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:15-7:15 p.m., facilitated by Karl Davis. Attendance is free. Class size is limited, and good fitting masks are required. According to the art center, “because it’s difficult to distance with this activity, we are asking that participants bring proof of vaccination to their first session.”

Beginning Adult Ukulele: Held Tuesdays from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and taught by Ian Summerfield, this workshop is for adults who want to learn to play the ukulele. Bring your own instrument, or borrow one from the center. Class size is limited, and masks are required. Cost is $60 members, $65 nonmembers. Advanced players can send an email to director@pendletonarts.org to be on a waiting list for future classes.

Guitar for Beginners: Learn basic guitar skills and build a foundation for playing all kinds of music in this workshop with Charlie Herrington on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. No guitar experience is necessary. Class size is limited, and masks are required. Students can join anytime at a pro-rated price. Cost is $55 members, $60 nonmembers.

Guitar for Beginners 2: Charlie Herrington leads this continuation of a guitar workshop on Tuesdays from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Students can join anytime at a pro-rated price. Cost is $55 members, $60 nonmembers. Class size is limited and masks are required.

Hand Built Clay Forms: Brian Purnell leads this class on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. Those interested are asked to email classes@pendletonarts.org to be on a waiting list for the next session. The class is for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. No experience is necessary. Class size is limited to four people. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. Cost is $100 members, $105 nonmembers. There is also a $15 materials fee.

Drawing to See: Led by Shari Dallas, this workshop is held on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. The four-part series is open to all abilities. Cost is $95 members, $100 nonmembers. The materials fee is $15.